Marvin Ellis Johnson Jr.

Marvin Ellis Johnson, Jr. was born to Marvin Ellis Johnson, Sr. and Norma La Juene Wells in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on January 2, 1949. He was one of the first babies born at Edwards Hospital. Marvin was also the eldest of four children. Early in life, Marvin revealed his independent spirit. Although, he was a descendant of Walter J. Edwards and Bueni (Buelah) Waterfield, he was often late to school at Edwards Elementary. He only lived across the street. During his school days at Moon Junior High he walked home at night with wet hair from swimming. At Douglas, he enjoyed wrestling competition. After school, he assisted his grandmother in the operation of her grocery store. He was always a regular but hungry customer. In May 1967, he graduated from his beloved Douglas High school. In this ever changing world, Marvin attended Prairie View College but upon their mutual agreement he elected to transfer to Langston University. He enjoyed attendance and activities at Langston where he graduated with a degree in Education. He pledged Omega Psi Phi. He married the late Johnnetta Walker, a Langston graduate and they journeyed to Vallejo, California. He became stepfather to Edith Marshall of Ardmore, Oklahoma. He returned to the Oklahoma City area and was employed as a classroom teacher at John Marshall High School. He continued in education as a substitute classroom teacher through 1993. He managed his grandmother’s properties and laughingly referred to himself as a “ghetto” landlord. However, he was always compassionate and forgiving to tenant s. Marvin’s door was open to any stray; human or animal. He was a loyal and humorous friend to those who knew him. He remarried in 1991 and his blended family was joined by a son in 1992. He was also a faithful husband. He supported family by traveling to visit his Great Aunt Lillian and her husband Wash and their many cousins in the Tulsa and Oklahoma City areas. He often drove at night to attend stomp dances and other Euchee Tribe functions. Marvin was an active Muscogee Creek Citizen voter. Later in his career, Marvin enjoyed working in security especially at Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). His health began to decline in 2009 and he was unable to remain in the workforce. He was predeceased by his father, Marvin Sr.; grandmother Nettie ”Deedee” Wilson ; great aunts, Buelah May, Birdie Lee, Deborah, and great uncle Russell of the Edwards family. His brother Jerome G. Henry passed in February 2012, and Jerome’s son named Marvin, who died while yet a small child. In the Euchee line of descent, he was predeceased by his grandfather Jesse; great uncles: John, Gideon, Goldsmith and great aunt Lillian Garner Doyle as well as aunt Marie Nicholson . Marvin leaves to cherish his memory: Gail M. Jackson, wife; Ricardo C. Johnson, son; Jennifer D. Knox, step daughter; Norma Wells, mother; great aunt Athalia Maxine Johnson ; sisters Debra Nickelberry and husband Danny; Michelle Scott and husband Horace; Jeannette Cochran and husband Bruce; Cousin James and Melba Johnson, Cousin Oren Johnson ,nieces LaSandra Mixson and family; Janelle Lasley and family; Anya Broom and family; LaQuise Henry, and Sasha Oliver. Nephews, Bennie Goines , George Goines , Anthony Oliver and their respective mates, and eldest nephew Carthel Goines, jr.; in addition to aunts Faye, Verlene, and uncle Buddy, with their respective families. Funeral Service Saturday, November 10th, 2012 - 02:00 PM - Resurrection Free Methodist Church 6000 N. Macarthur Blvd - Oklahoma City, OK - 73122 To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Marvin Ellis Johnson Jr. please visit our Sympathy Store.